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University Advisement Center

EXPLORE MAJORS

Beginning The Process

Let's explore ways to discover your major!


The major/career decision-making process can be difficult, confusing, and perhaps overwhelming, even for those who come to BYU with existing ideas of the path they want to choose.

You have most likely been involved in this process throughout your academic journey. Academic classes and extracurriculars are designed to bring awareness to your strengths, activities which hold your interest, as well as promote ideas or characteristics you value. You may have recently tried to "match" your skills, interests, personality, and values with a university major or even a specific career path.

Already have an idea for your major(s)? Click here to find helpful courses to get you started.

How to Enhance Your Decision-Making Process

Increase Awareness of Self-Understanding


1. What are my general/core interests?
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2. What skills/talents do I want to develop?
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3. What about myself do I hope to magnify in my Major?
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Enhance Awareness of BYU Majors


1. What classes/how many credits will I need to take?
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2. What can I do with this major post-graduation
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3. How long will it take me to graduate?
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Develop Occupational Awareness


1. What jobs are available to me after I graduate?
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2. What is my earning potential with this major?
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3. Do I need a graduate/master's degree?
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Broaden Awareness of BYU Services


1. What tools should I take advantage of?
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2. How will I best utilize the services available to me?
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3. Who can I contact to help me in this process?
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Our advisors at the University Advisement Center are eager to assist students in negotiating this complex process and make a well-informed decision.

Early contact with an advisor can be an instrumental step in the likelihood of a timely graduation.

Make an Appointment

We recommend you spend some time looking over the website, then set an appointment to talk over what you have discovered.

Choosing a Major

We invite you to use our step by step guide to successfully navigating your Major decision.

Further Resources

Here are more things to consider in the major exploration process.

BYU Majors

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